EP2399791B1 - Device and method for remote controlling a mobile brake sample device - Google Patents

Device and method for remote controlling a mobile brake sample device Download PDF

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EP2399791B1
EP2399791B1 EP11005027.5A EP11005027A EP2399791B1 EP 2399791 B1 EP2399791 B1 EP 2399791B1 EP 11005027 A EP11005027 A EP 11005027A EP 2399791 B1 EP2399791 B1 EP 2399791B1
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Jens Schneberger
Gustav Weiss
Bernd Rützel
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00—Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/12—Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
    • B60T7/16—Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger operated by remote control, i.e. initiating means not mounted on vehicle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T13/00—Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/10—Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release
    • B60T13/66—Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/665—Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems the systems being specially adapted for transferring two or more command signals, e.g. railway systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T17/00—Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
    • B60T17/18—Safety devices; Monitoring
    • B60T17/22—Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
    • B60T17/221—Procedure or apparatus for checking or keeping in a correct functioning condition of brake systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T17/00—Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
    • B60T17/18—Safety devices; Monitoring
    • B60T17/22—Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
    • B60T17/228—Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices for railway vehicles

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  • the invention relates to a device and method for radio remote control of a mobile brake tester.
  • the brake sample must e.g. be performed after the compilation of a move.
  • the tightness of the compressed air system is checked. If the brake system is considered tight, the correct application and release of the brake is checked by lowering or increasing the air pressure in the main air line. In normal operation, this would be done by operating the driver's brake valve, e.g. in the cab of a locomotive. If there is no locomotive that provides both the compressed air and its control by means of the driver's brake valve, this must be simulated by a brake tester.
  • the brake tester thus provides all functions that are exerted by a locomotive on the brake system of the compressed air brake.
  • the functionality of the air brake can be checked even without the coupling of a locomotive.
  • Mobile brake testers are attached to compressed air stands, which are connected via a compressed air distribution network to a brake test system (including compressed air compressor, condensation dryer, oil and particle filter) with standardized connection.
  • the controls for adjusting the air pressure on the input and output side of the mobile brake testers are usually manually, e.g. operated with toggle handles.
  • the test driver must run along the train and check the application and release of the brakes.
  • a second employee can operate the brake tester according to the instructions of the brake tester, which in turn increases staffing.
  • the DE 37 04 826 A1 describes a brake testing system for compressed air brakes of rail vehicles. After switching on, it controls the timing and pressure of a brake test. This is done by suitably controlling solenoid valves with a programmable logic controller.
  • the DE 100 58 307 A1 describes a brake test system and a method for checking brakes in rail vehicles.
  • the brake test system comprises a central brake test device and at least one auxiliary device unit, wherein the auxiliary device unit comprises means for shutting off the air supply to the rail vehicle to be tested. This makes it possible to place the shut-off unit as close as possible to the location of the tensile test, so that the maximum distance of the air line to the train to be tested is 25 m.
  • a remote control is attached to each accessory unit, with the help of which the respective accessory unit can be selected and activated. In this case, for example, the end of the test procedure can be displayed on the remote control unit.
  • the EP 1 719 680 A1 describes a brake testing device consisting of two transmitter / receiver devices. One of them is a portable controller. The other is placed in the locomotive and engages directly into the locomotive's compressed air control. This has the disadvantage that additional safety mechanisms must be installed in order to ensure a safe flow of the brake sample on the one hand and to ensure on the other hand that the components installed in the locomotive can not cause any problems during normal operation. Furthermore, the system can not be used where no locomotive is available to perform the brake test, for example, when putting together trains at marshalling yards.
  • mobile brake testers which are equipped with a remote control device, eg with the aid of a radio remote control.
  • the US 2007/0247000 A1 describes such a full brake testing device with a portable controller, its own telematics equipment, and its own valves, with which the air pressure of a feeding compressed air system can be controlled. For this purpose, appropriate air pressure monitoring sensors are required.
  • a particular disadvantage of remote-controlled brake testers in the prior art is that they represent quite complex devices.
  • An operator who already uses stationary remote controllable brake probes and simpler, non-remotely controlled, mobile brake probes must therefore expend considerable effort to replace the simple mobile brake probes with remote controllable devices and thus be able to take advantage of a remote brake test anywhere.
  • the existing technique of manual brake testers is not used.
  • the object of the invention is to equip manually operated mobile brake probes so that they can be used remotely in an economically favorable manner and provide methods to use this remote control.
  • remote control unit which are connected to the stationary brake probes can be used according to the invention in unmodified or slightly modified form for remote control of the mobile brake probes, if the transmitted by mobile radio commands to control the mobile brake probes accordingly mechanically on the Controls are transmitted.
  • a mobile communication terminal provides via remote data transmission the enable and disable commands received and processed by the remote control unit mounted on the mobile brake tester.
  • the remote control unit causes the motor unit connected to it to make the settings necessary for the execution of the brake test on the mobile brake tester and monitors - with appropriate equipment of the mobile brake tester - the process using compressed air data from the output side of the brake tester.
  • the motor unit directly or indirectly controls the controls provided for manual operation of the brake test device. It can thus either operate directly the originally intended for manual operation, external controls or indirectly inside the brake sampler cause the effect that would be triggered by the operation of the outer elements, without the outer elements to operate directly.
  • the motor unit has this e.g. via at least one electric motor.
  • the motor unit could e.g. be equipped with at least one pneumatic motor / drive, which is driven by means of compressed air, which is branched off at a suitable point of the compressed air system.
  • the compressed air can be diverted both from the input side and from the output side compressed air connection of the brake testing device.
  • the telecontrol unit monitors the settings and execution of the brake test, detecting and displaying the intermediate and final statuses of a command during a brake test, and communicating with the mobile terminal.
  • the remote control unit is detachably connected to the motor unit, for example by means of cable duct, but can also be installed in a housing with the motor unit.
  • Their power supply can be e.g. obtained via solar modules and / or accumulators.
  • Claim 2 describes an advantageous embodiment of claim 1.
  • a mobile brake tester that is operated manually, e.g. Toggle handles attached, with which the shut-off valves for the compressed air at the input and output of the brake tester are operated.
  • These controls are designed to be operated by hand.
  • the motor unit is now plugged from the outside to the brake tester that at least one of the handles for manual operation of the brake tester is positively included. This can be, for example, the control element on the output side of the brake tester.
  • the form-fitting enclosures can be plugged in the simplest case on the existing controls, such as toggle handles, the brake tester if necessary.
  • the remote control unit can be easily detachably attached to the mobile brake tester.
  • At least one limit switch or at least one electronic sensor for determining the end positions of the operating element is advantageously attached to the motor unit for each operating element of the mobile brake test device controlled by the motor unit. These switches signal to the remote control unit reached the end position of the controls, such as the toggle handle, after performing a command.
  • the remote control unit then stops the drive of the motor unit, eg by interrupting the power supply to the electric motor or by blocking the compressed air supply to the pneumatic drive.
  • non-remotely controllable mobile brake testers usually do not have electronic air pressure gauge.
  • the compressed air supply data can therefore not be transmitted to a remote location.
  • visually readable displays are provided, with the help of the Bremsprobe trimestde can decide which state the brake system occupies.
  • the mobile brake tester is generally far from it.
  • Claim 4 describes how the Bremsprobedurchurchlibrary according to the invention can still assume a correctly released or applied brake.
  • the remote control unit After the remote control unit has received from the mobile terminal the command "release brakes” or “apply brakes”, it starts the motor unit for adjusting the associated control element. At the same time, it immediately sends the intermediate status "Brakes are released " or “Brakes are applied " to the mobile device, which is also displayed to the user. When the control element reaches its end position, the associated limit switch or electronic sensor on the motor unit is detected and transmitted to the remote control unit. Now is exploited that statistical data is available, which have been obtained from years of operation. From this data it can be deduced that it can be assumed with sufficient probability that after a certain period of time the final status of releasing or applying the brake has been reached. The telecontrol unit therefore waits for this suitable period and then sends to the mobile terminal that the final status "brakes have been released" or "Brakes were applied” was achieved. Afterwards, the brake test can be continued.
  • the average duration of the brake release operation determined in the use of the IT method CDD which is about 28 seconds.
  • the determined average duration of the brake application process is approx. 5 seconds.
  • the air pressure gauges originally available on the mobile brake tester and their indicator may not be sufficient. It may therefore be necessary, according to claim 5, to install at least one electronic air pressure gauge to the already existing locations of the manual air pressure sensor of the mobile brake testing device, the measured data of which are transmitted to the remote control unit for automatic processing. Based on this data, the remote control unit can automatically control and monitor the entire braking test process. The measurement results or the status of the process can be transmitted to the mobile terminal and displayed there.
  • Claim 6 represents another possibility for determining the existing air pressure in the main air line.
  • a measuring device is installed, the measurement data is transmitted to the remote control unit for automatic processing. Based on this data, the remote control unit can automatically control and monitor the entire braking test process. The measurement results or the status of the process can be transmitted to the mobile terminal and displayed there.
  • the motor unit contains at least one (electric or pneumatic) motor or drive whose torque is transmitted to control elements of the brake tester.
  • At least one motor but also at least one electric coil can be installed in the mobile brake test device.
  • the electromagnetic forces generated by the electric coil serve to cause the corresponding Operate control elements or possibly newly installed solenoid valves of the brake tester within its housing.
  • a further advantageous embodiment is described in claim 8 .
  • a separate remote control remote control is used, which can only be used to control its associated specific brake tester.
  • no complex data transfer via mobile radio is required by the remote control unit to carry out the brake test, which is why it can be simplified accordingly.
  • the integration into the IT procedure CDD is not carried out here.
  • the data transmission can take place for example via GSM.
  • the mobile brake test device consists of a remote control unit and a motor unit, wherein the remote control unit controls and monitors the motor unit based on commands that are transmitted to it by a mobile communication terminal by a remote data transmission.
  • the control units provided by the remote control unit to the motor unit are directly or indirectly operated by means of motors or electric coils, directly or indirectly, for the manual operation of the brake test unit.
  • At least one limit switch or at least one electronic sensor is integrated into the motor unit such that the remote control unit can determine via this whether the operating elements of the mobile brake tester have reached their end position. Upon reaching the end position of belonging to a control command element of the remote control unit, the associated control element of the motor unit is turned off.
  • the remote control unit After the remote control unit has received the command "release brakes” or “apply braking” from the mobile terminal, it is sent to the motor unit a command to start the belonging to the adjustment of the associated control motor. In this case, the intermediate control unit also immediately transmits the intermediate status "brakes are released " or “brakes are applied " to the mobile terminal and displayed there. If that Operating element reaches its end position, which is detected by the associated limit switch and transmitted to the remote control unit. From the evaluation of statistical data for the duration of release or application of the brake is derived, after which period of time with a suitable probability can be assumed that the final status of the release or application of the brake has been reached. At the end of this appropriate period, the telecontrol unit will send to the mobile terminal that the final status "brakes have been released” or “brakes have been applied” has been reached. Thereafter, the brake sample continues the brake test.
  • the average duration of the brake release process which has been determined over many years using the CDD method, has proven to be a suitable period of time, which is approximately 28 seconds.
  • the determined average duration of the brake application process is approx. 5 seconds.
  • both the mobile terminal and the telematics module of the IT method CDD Cargo Digital Data Communication
  • CDD Cargo Digital Data Communication
  • the CDD telematics module is used according to the invention as a telecontrol unit 9, wherein it is modified to be used for activation / deactivation, as well as providing intermediate and final statuses of a brake sample (fill done / brakes filled).
  • the CDD telematics module has to be adapted with regard to electronic control and no longer by means of a serial interface: the CDD telematics module then only has the task of controlling the switching on and off of the motor unit, taking into account the direction of rotation and the end position of the operating elements of the mobile brake test device.
  • the previous communication with a PLC (memory-programmable controller) of a brake tester via a TTY interface using an adapter and using the appropriate protocol is eliminated.
  • the telematics module then consists, for example, only of a modem, a mobile radio antenna and a small computer.
  • the remote control unit 9 is equipped according to the invention with an external mobile radio antenna 16 and has displays for mobile and device status and the ability to manually control the PDR1-N-Bremsprobegeres 1.
  • the remote control unit 9 is placed on the brake test device 1 and releasably connected thereto. Power is supplied by means of solar modules and accumulators, which can also be charged with an external charger.
  • the PDR1-N brake tester 1 has two handles 6 and 7 for controlling the stopcocks.
  • the direct-acting engine unit 10 is fitted with a positive fit only on the right-hand toggle grip 7, which regulates the tension-side compressed-air admission. In this case, the motor unit 10 is designed so that no or only a smaller broadening of the brake tester takes place when it is plugged onto the handle 7.
  • the motor unit 10 includes an electric motor which can rotate the toggle handle via the positive connection.
  • a limit switch (not shown in the figures) detects whether the right toggle handle 7 or the molded part of the motor unit placed on it has reached its two possible end positions or not.
  • the motor unit 10 is connected via a cable 12 to the remote control unit 9 and thus receives its electrical energy and the electrical signals from the remote control unit.
  • the mobile terminal 14 of the CDD system can be used without changes.
  • the commands to the desired remote control unit 9 are transmitted via mobile radio 13. This can be the brake test started and their course is controlled to the end. The results are displayed on the display of the mobile terminal 14.
  • the motor unit 10 rotates the toggle handle 7 in the corresponding position, whereby zug restaurant the compressed air either rests or is turned off.
  • the brake To release the brake, the brake must be pressurized with compressed air.
  • the Bremsprobe pentasine gives this command by means of his mobile terminal 14 to the remote control unit 9.
  • the remote control unit 9 transmits to the motor unit 10, the command to set the tension-side toggle handle 7 to "open", so that the brake is acted upon with compressed air.
  • it sends to the mobile terminal 14 the status "brakes are released", which is displayed there. Only when it can be reasonably assumed that the pressure in the brake system is high enough to release all the brakes can the brake sample runer check the actual brake condition. From the statistical evaluation of previous data on the duration of the brake release process in the IT method CDD results in a mean value of about 28 seconds.
  • the brake pressure must be reduced.
  • the driver carries out this command by means of his mobile terminal 14 to the remote control unit 9.
  • the remote control unit 9 transmits to the motor unit 10 the command to set the pull-side toggle handle 7 to "closed", so that the brake pressure in the main line is reduced.
  • the status "brakes are applied" which is displayed there. Only when it can be reasonably assumed that the pressure in the brake system is low enough to apply all the brakes can the brake sample runer check the actual brake condition. From the statistical evaluation of earlier data on the duration of the brake application process in the IT method CDD results in a mean value of about 5 seconds. This value was adopted as a suitable time for applying the brake in the control of the remote control unit 9. 5 seconds after closing the tension-side toggle handle 7 is therefore of the Remote control unit 9, the status message "brakes have been created” sent to the mobile terminal 14. The brake tester can now start to check the brake for correct application.
  • the device After completion of the brake test, the device can be easily solved by the brake tester 1 and brought to the next site.
  • a PDR1-N1 brake tester (passenger coach brake sampler) may be radio-controlled in the illustrated manner. It should be noted that a PDR1-N1 brake tester - unlike a PDR1-N brake tester - has three controls.
  • the devices and methods described in the patent can be used for all mobile brake testers that have manual controls that can be operated directly or indirectly.
  • the indirectly acting engine unit 11 is integrated into a brake testing device PDR1-N (1).
  • Two motors, one for each toggle handle (6 and 7), are - not recognizable from the outside - so installed in the brake tester that they operate the shut-off valves within the housing.
  • an electronic air pressure gauge 8 on the output side (zugkan) is integrated into the PDR1-N.
  • the remote control unit is connected via a cable 12 with a plug connection to the brake test device 1. Via the cable 12, the measurement results of the electronic air pressure gauge 8 are now transmitted to the remote control unit 9.
  • the remote control unit 9 is constructed as in Embodiment 1.
  • the mobile terminal 14 of the CDD system can be used without changes.
  • the commands to the desired remote control unit 9 are transmitted via mobile radio 13. This allows the brake test to be started and its sequence to be controlled to the end. The results are displayed on the display of the mobile device.
  • the motors of the engine unit 11 in the brake tester set the corresponding States, whereby Switzerland the compressed air is either applied or turned off.
  • the remote control unit 9 can be released from the brake tester 1 and brought to the next equipped with a suitable motor unit 11 brake tester.
  • a special remote control unit 9 is used, which can be remotely controlled only by a defined remote control transmitter 15. The technical requirements for data transmission are thereby made less demanding.
  • a radio antenna 17 is attached to the remote control unit 9. Otherwise, the remote control unit 9 as well as the motor unit 11 is constructed as in the second embodiment.
  • the invention can also be provided with motor units that can operate switches or handles of any kind.
  • the invention generally controls detected that are suitable for manual operation of a brake tester.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Funkfernsteuern eines mobilen Bremsprobegerätes.The invention relates to a device and method for radio remote control of a mobile brake tester.

Eisenbahnfahrzeuge sind meist mit einer Druckluftbremse ausgestattet. Um die Funktionstüchtigkeit der Bremse zu gewährleisten, muss nachgewiesen werden, dass die Bremse bei vorgeschriebenen Druckluftverhältnissen korrekt anliegt oder gelöst ist. Hierzu wird von autorisierten Personen eine Bremsprobe durchgeführt. Die Durchführung der Bremsprobe ist in Deutschland in der Bremsvorschrift VDV 757 bzw. Ril 915.01 (BreVo) geregelt.Railway vehicles are usually equipped with a compressed air brake. To ensure that the brake functions properly, it must be proven that the brake is correctly applied or released under the prescribed compressed air conditions. For this purpose, a brake test is carried out by authorized persons. The performance of the brake test is regulated in Germany in the brake specification VDV 757 or Ril 915.01 (BreVo).

Die Bremsprobe muss z.B. nach der Zusammenstellung eines Zuges durchgeführt werden. Nachdem das Bremssystem mit Druckluft befüllt wurde, wird zunächst die Dichtheit des Druckluftsystems überprüft. Gilt das Bremssystem als dicht, wird das korrekte Anlegen und Lösen der Bremse geprüft, indem der Luftdruck in der Hauptluftleitung entsprechend abgesenkt bzw. wieder erhöht wird. Im normalen Betrieb würde dies durch Betätigen des Führerbremsventils, z.B. im Führerstand einer Lokomotive, erfolgen. Wenn keine Lokomotive vorhanden ist, die sowohl die Druckluft als auch dessen Steuerung mithilfe des Führerbremsventils zur Verfügung stellt, muss dies durch ein Bremsprobegerät simuliert werden. Das Bremsprobegerät stellt also alle Funktionen zur Verfügung, die von einer Lokomotive auf die Bremsanlage der Druckluftbremse ausgeübt werden. Somit kann mithilfe eines Bremsprobegerätes bei der Zugbildung die Funktionsfähigkeit der Druckluftbremse auch ohne das Ankoppeln einer Lokomotive überprüft werden.The brake sample must e.g. be performed after the compilation of a move. After the brake system has been filled with compressed air, first the tightness of the compressed air system is checked. If the brake system is considered tight, the correct application and release of the brake is checked by lowering or increasing the air pressure in the main air line. In normal operation, this would be done by operating the driver's brake valve, e.g. in the cab of a locomotive. If there is no locomotive that provides both the compressed air and its control by means of the driver's brake valve, this must be simulated by a brake tester. The brake tester thus provides all functions that are exerted by a locomotive on the brake system of the compressed air brake. Thus, with the aid of a brake tester in train formation, the functionality of the air brake can be checked even without the coupling of a locomotive.

Hierfür gibt es ortsfeste und mobile Bremsprobegeräte.There are stationary and mobile brake testers for this purpose.

Mobile Bremsprobegeräte werden an Druckluftständer, die über ein Druckluftverteilungsnetz an einer Bremsprobeanlage (u.a. bestehend aus Druckluftkompressor, Kondensationstrockner, Öl- und Partikelfilter) mit standardisiertem Anschluss angebracht. Die Bedienungselemente zum Einstellen des Luftdrucks auf der Eingangs- und Ausgangsseite der mobilen Bremsprobegeräte werden meist manuell z.B. mit Knebelgriffen bedient.Mobile brake testers are attached to compressed air stands, which are connected via a compressed air distribution network to a brake test system (including compressed air compressor, condensation dryer, oil and particle filter) with standardized connection. The controls for adjusting the air pressure on the input and output side of the mobile brake testers are usually manually, e.g. operated with toggle handles.

Während der Bremsprobe muss der Bremsprobedurchführende am Zug entlang laufen und das Anlegen und Lösen der Bremsen überprüfen. Zum Umschalten der Druckluftverhältnisse am Bremsprobegerät muss er also teilweise lange Wege vom entfernten Zugende bis zum Bremsprobegerät zurücklegen, was entsprechend zeitaufwändig ist und die Unfallgefahr durch z.B. Stolpern erhöht. Alternativ kann ein zweiter Mitarbeiter das Bremsprobegerät nach den Anweisungen des Bremsprobedurchführenden bedienen, was jedoch wiederum den Personaleinsatz erhöht.During the brake test, the test driver must run along the train and check the application and release of the brakes. To switch the compressed air conditions on the brake tester so it must be partially long Traverse paths from the remote end of the train to the brake tester, which is correspondingly time-consuming and increases the risk of accidents due to tripping, for example. Alternatively, a second employee can operate the brake tester according to the instructions of the brake tester, which in turn increases staffing.

Die DE 37 04 826 A1 beschreibt eine Bremsprüfanlage für Druckluftbremsen von Schienenfahrzeugen. Nach erfolgter Einschaltung steuert sie den zeitlichen und druckmäßigen Ablauf einer Bremsenprüfung. Dies geschieht, indem eine speicherprogrammierbare Steuereinheit Magnetventile geeignet steuert.The DE 37 04 826 A1 describes a brake testing system for compressed air brakes of rail vehicles. After switching on, it controls the timing and pressure of a brake test. This is done by suitably controlling solenoid valves with a programmable logic controller.

Die DE 100 58 307 A1 beschreibt eine Bremsprobeanlage und ein Verfahren zur Überprüfung von Bremsen in Schienenfahrzeugen. Die Bremsprobeanlage umfasst ein zentrales Bremsprobegerät und wenigstens eine Zusatzgeräteeinheit, wobei die Zusatzgeräteeinheit Mittel zum Absperren der Luftzufuhr zum zu prüfenden Schienenfahrzeug umfasst. Dadurch ist es möglich, die Absperreinheit so nahe wie möglich an die Stelle der Zugprüfung aufzustellen, sodass der maximale Abstand der Luftleitung zum zu prüfenden Zug 25 m beträgt. In einer Ausführung der Erfindung wird an jeder Zusatzgeräteeinheit eine Fernbetätigung angebracht, mit deren Hilfe die jeweilige Zusatzgeräteeinheit ausgewählt und aktiviert werden kann. Hierbei kann z.B. auch das Ende des Prüfvorgangs an der Fernbetätigungseinheit angezeigt werden.The DE 100 58 307 A1 describes a brake test system and a method for checking brakes in rail vehicles. The brake test system comprises a central brake test device and at least one auxiliary device unit, wherein the auxiliary device unit comprises means for shutting off the air supply to the rail vehicle to be tested. This makes it possible to place the shut-off unit as close as possible to the location of the tensile test, so that the maximum distance of the air line to the train to be tested is 25 m. In one embodiment of the invention, a remote control is attached to each accessory unit, with the help of which the respective accessory unit can be selected and activated. In this case, for example, the end of the test procedure can be displayed on the remote control unit.

Die EP 1 719 680 A1 beschreibt ein Bremsprobegerät, das aus zwei Sender-/Empfänger-Geräten besteht. Eines davon ist eine tragbare Steuerung. Das andere ist in der Lokomotive platziert und greift direkt in die Druckluftsteuerung der Lokomotive ein. Dies hat den Nachteil, dass zusätzliche Sicherungsmechanismen installiert werden müssen, um einerseits einen sicheren Ablauf der Bremsprobe zu gewährleisten und andererseits sicher zu stellen, dass die in der Lokomotive installierten Komponenten während des normalen Betriebs keine Probleme verursachen können. Weiterhin kann das System nicht verwendet werden, wo keine Lokomotive zur Durchführung der Bremsprobe zur Verfügung steht, z.B. beim Zusammenstellen von Zügen auf Rangierbahnhöfen.The EP 1 719 680 A1 describes a brake testing device consisting of two transmitter / receiver devices. One of them is a portable controller. The other is placed in the locomotive and engages directly into the locomotive's compressed air control. This has the disadvantage that additional safety mechanisms must be installed in order to ensure a safe flow of the brake sample on the one hand and to ensure on the other hand that the components installed in the locomotive can not cause any problems during normal operation. Furthermore, the system can not be used where no locomotive is available to perform the brake test, for example, when putting together trains at marshalling yards.

Weiterhin sind auch mobile Bremsprobegeräte bekannt, die mit einer Fernbetätigungseinrichtung, z.B. mit Hilfe einer Funkfernbedienung, ausgestattet sind.Furthermore, mobile brake testers are known which are equipped with a remote control device, eg with the aid of a radio remote control.

Diese mobilen fernsteuerbaren Bremsprobegeräte sind allerdings in der Anschaffung recht teuer, da sie mit einer eigenen Telematik ausgestattet sind.However, these mobile remote brake testers are quite expensive to purchase, since they are equipped with their own telematics.

Die US 2007/0247000 A1 beschreibt ein solches vollwertiges Bremsprobegerät mit einer tragbaren Steuerung, eigener Telematikausstattung, und eigenen Ventilen, mit denen der Luftdruck einer speisenden Druckluftanlage gesteuert werden kann. Hierfür sind auch entsprechende Luftdrucküberwachungssensoren erforderlich.The US 2007/0247000 A1 describes such a full brake testing device with a portable controller, its own telematics equipment, and its own valves, with which the air pressure of a feeding compressed air system can be controlled. For this purpose, appropriate air pressure monitoring sensors are required.

Auch die US 6 474 150 B1 beschreibt ein fernsteuerbares Bremsprobegerät, mit eigener Telematikausstattung und eigenen Ventilen. Über die tragbare Steuerung kann der Befehl zum Lösen der Bremsen von einem Bremsprobedurchführenden ausgelöst werden, wenn er sich am Ende des Zuges befindet.Also the US Pat. No. 6,474,150 B1 describes a remotely controllable brake tester, with its own telematics equipment and its own valves. About the portable controller, the command to release the brakes can be triggered by a Bremsproibturchführenden when he is at the end of the train.

Besonders nachteilig bei ferngesteuerten Bremsprobegeräten im Stand der Technik ist, dass sie recht komplexe Geräte darstellen. Ein Betreiber, der bereits stationäre fernsteuerbare Bremsprobegeräte und einfachere, nicht ferngesteuerte, mobile Bremsprobegeräte benutzt, muss daher einen erheblichen Aufwand betreiben, um die einfachen mobilen Bremsprobegeräte durch fernsteuerbare Geräte zu ersetzen und somit die Vorteile einer ferngesteuerten Bremsprobe überall nutzen zu können. Die vorhandene Technik der manuellen Bremsprobegeräte wird dabei nicht genutzt.A particular disadvantage of remote-controlled brake testers in the prior art is that they represent quite complex devices. An operator who already uses stationary remote controllable brake probes and simpler, non-remotely controlled, mobile brake probes must therefore expend considerable effort to replace the simple mobile brake probes with remote controllable devices and thus be able to take advantage of a remote brake test anywhere. The existing technique of manual brake testers is not used.

Hingegen sind mobile Bremsprobegräte ohne Fernsteuereinheit deutlich günstiger, müssen jedoch manuell bedient werden.However, mobile Bremsprobegräte without remote control unit are much cheaper, but must be operated manually.

Verfügt ein EVU jedoch bereits über Telematiksysteme, die bei entsprechend ausgerüsteten fernsteuerbaren stationären Bremsprobegeräten eingesetzt werden, ist es wirtschaftlich sinnvoll, die günstigen, manuell zu bedienenden mobilen Bremsprobegeräte so zu modifizieren, dass die vorhandene Telematik zur Fernsteuerung verwendet werden kann.However, if an EVU already has telematics systems that are used with appropriately equipped remote-controlled stationary brake probes, it makes economic sense to modify the low-priced, manually operated mobile brake probes so that the existing telematics can be used for remote control.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, manuell zu bedienende mobile Bremsprobegeräte so auszurüsten, dass sie in wirtschaftlich günstiger Weise ferngesteuert verwendet werden können und Verfahren bereitzustellen, diese Fernsteuerung zu verwenden.The object of the invention is to equip manually operated mobile brake probes so that they can be used remotely in an economically favorable manner and provide methods to use this remote control.

Bei der DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG ist es bei entsprechend ausgerüsteten stationären Bremsprobegeräten beispielsweise möglich, mithilfe des IT-Verfahrens CDD (Cargo Digitale Datenkommunikation) über Mobilfunk die Bremsprobegeräte durch ein mobiles CDD-Endgerät fern zu steuern. Die entsprechenden Telematikmodule (im folgenden Fernwirkeinheit genannt), die an die stationären Bremsprobegeräte angeschlossen sind, können erfindungsgemäß in unveränderter oder leicht modifizierter Form auch zur Fernsteuerung der mobilen Bremsprobegeräte verwendet werden, wenn die per Mobilfunk übertragenen Befehle zur Steuerung der mobilen Bremsprobegeräte entsprechend mechanisch auf die Bedienelemente übertragen werden.At DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG, for example, with appropriately equipped stationary brake testers, it is possible to control the brake testers remotely via a mobile CDD terminal using the IT method CDD (Cargo Digital Data Communication) via mobile radio. The corresponding telematic modules (hereinafter referred to as remote control unit), which are connected to the stationary brake probes can be used according to the invention in unmodified or slightly modified form for remote control of the mobile brake probes, if the transmitted by mobile radio commands to control the mobile brake probes accordingly mechanically on the Controls are transmitted.

Dies kann z.B. gemäß Anspruch 1 mithilfe einer Motoreinheit erfolgen, die die sonst manuell durchgeführten Aktionen ausführt. Ein mobiles Kommunikationsendgerät liefert über eine Datenfernübertragung die Befehle zum Aktivieren und Desaktivieren, die von der Fernwirkeinheit, die am mobilen Bremsprobegerät angebracht ist, empfangen und verarbeitet werden. Die Fernwirkeinheit veranlasst die mit ihr verbundene Motoreinheit die zum Ablauf der Bremsprobe erforderlichen Einstellungen am mobilen Bremsprobegerät vorzunehmen und überwacht - bei entsprechender Ausrüstung des mobilen Bremsprobegerätes - den Vorgang anhand von Druckluftmessdaten der Ausgangsseite des Bremsprobegerätes.This can be done, for example, according to claim 1 by means of a motor unit which performs the otherwise manually performed actions. A mobile communication terminal provides via remote data transmission the enable and disable commands received and processed by the remote control unit mounted on the mobile brake tester. The remote control unit causes the motor unit connected to it to make the settings necessary for the execution of the brake test on the mobile brake tester and monitors - with appropriate equipment of the mobile brake tester - the process using compressed air data from the output side of the brake tester.

Die Motoreinheit steuert direkt oder indirekt die zur manuellen Bedienung des Bremsprobegerätes vorgesehenen Bedienelemente. Sie kann also entweder direkt die ursprünglich zur manuellen Betätigung vorgesehenen, äußeren Bedienelemente bedienen oder indirekt im Innern des Bremsprobegeräts die Wirkung hervorrufen, die durch die Bedienung der äußeren Elemente ausgelöst würde, ohne die äußeren Elemente direkt zu bedienen.The motor unit directly or indirectly controls the controls provided for manual operation of the brake test device. It can thus either operate directly the originally intended for manual operation, external controls or indirectly inside the brake sampler cause the effect that would be triggered by the operation of the outer elements, without the outer elements to operate directly.

Die Motoreinheit verfügt hierzu z.B. über mindestens einen Elektromotor. Alternativ könnte die Motoreinheit z.B. mit mindestens einem pneumatischen Motor/Antrieb ausgestattet sein, der mithilfe von Druckluft angetrieben wird, die an geeigneter Stelle von dem Druckluftsystem abgezweigt wird. Die Druckluft kann dabei sowohl aus dem eingangsseitigen als auch aus dem ausgangsseitigen Druckluftanschluss des Bremsprobegerätes abgezweigt werden.The motor unit has this e.g. via at least one electric motor. Alternatively, the motor unit could e.g. be equipped with at least one pneumatic motor / drive, which is driven by means of compressed air, which is branched off at a suitable point of the compressed air system. The compressed air can be diverted both from the input side and from the output side compressed air connection of the brake testing device.

Die Fernwirkeinheit überwacht die Einstellungen und den Ablauf der Bremsprobe, wobei sie den Zwischen- und Endstatus eines Befehls während einer Bremsprobe erfasst und anzeigt sowie zum mobilen Endgerät kommuniziert.The telecontrol unit monitors the settings and execution of the brake test, detecting and displaying the intermediate and final statuses of a command during a brake test, and communicating with the mobile terminal.

Die Fernwirkeinheit ist beispielsweise mittels Kabelleitung lösbar mit der Motoreinheit verbunden, kann aber auch mit der Motoreinheit in einem Gehäuse verbaut sein. Ihre Stromversorgung kann sie z.B. über Solarmodule und/oder Akkumulatoren erhalten.The remote control unit is detachably connected to the motor unit, for example by means of cable duct, but can also be installed in a housing with the motor unit. Their power supply can be e.g. obtained via solar modules and / or accumulators.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstände der abhängigen Ansprüche.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are subject matters of the dependent claims.

Anspruch 2 beschreibt eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung des Anspruchs 1. Claim 2 describes an advantageous embodiment of claim 1.

Bei einem mobilen Bremsprobegerät, das manuell bedient wird, sind z.B. Knebelgriffe angebracht, mit denen die Absperrhähne für die Druckluft am Ein- und Ausgang des Bremsprobegerätes bedient werden. Diese Bedienelemente sind dazu ausgelegt per Hand bedient zu werden. Die Motoreinheit wird nun so von außen auf das Bremsprobegerät aufgesteckt, dass mindestens einer der Griffe zur manuellen Betätigung des Bremsprobegeräts formschlüssig umfasst ist. Dies kann beispielsweise das Bedienelement auf der Ausgangsseite des Bremsprobegeräts sein. Beim Verbinden des Bremsprobegerätes mit dem neu gebildeten Zug mittels Druckluftschlauch befindet sich der Bremsprobedurchführende ohnehin am Bremsprobegerät. Deshalb ist es nicht unbedingt erforderlich, den eingangsseitigen Absperrhahn per Fernsteuerung zu bedienen. Erst nach der Dichtheitsprobe, während der der eingangsseitige Absperrhahn geschlossen werden muss, wird bei dann wieder dauerhaft geöffnetem eingangsseitigen Absperrhahn die Bremsprobe durchgeführt. Zum Anlegen und Lösen der Bremsen ist dann nur noch der ausgangsseitige (zugseitige) Absperrhahn zu öffnen und zu schließen. Von der Motoreinheit kann über die formschlüssige Umfassung eine Kraft oder ein Drehmoment auf den Knebelgriff ausgeübt werden, wodurch der Absperrhahn geöffnet bzw. geschlossen werden kann.In a mobile brake tester that is operated manually, e.g. Toggle handles attached, with which the shut-off valves for the compressed air at the input and output of the brake tester are operated. These controls are designed to be operated by hand. The motor unit is now plugged from the outside to the brake tester that at least one of the handles for manual operation of the brake tester is positively included. This can be, for example, the control element on the output side of the brake tester. When connecting the brake tester with the newly formed train by means of compressed air hose is the Bremsprobedurchführ anyway on the brake tester. Therefore, it is not absolutely necessary to operate the input-side shut-off valve by remote control. Only after the leak test, during which the input-side shut-off valve must be closed, the brake sample is then carried out again at permanently open input-side stopcock. To apply and release the brakes then only the output side (zugseitige) shut-off valve to open and close. From the motor unit can be exerted on the form-fitting enclosure a force or torque on the handle, whereby the stopcock can be opened or closed.

Die formschlüssigen Umfassungen können im einfachsten Fall auf die vorhandenen Bedienelemente, wie z.B. Knebelgriffe, des Bremsprobegerätes bei Bedarf aufgesteckt werden. Ebenso kann die Fernwirkeinheit am mobilen Bremsprobegerät leicht lösbar befestigt werden. Somit ist es möglich mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Fernsteuerung mehrere mobile Bremsprobegeräte, je nach Bedarf durch Umstecken der Fernwirk- und Motoreinheit von einem Bremsprobegerät auf ein anderes, zu bedienen, was die Wirtschaftlichkeit deutlich erhöht.The form-fitting enclosures can be plugged in the simplest case on the existing controls, such as toggle handles, the brake tester if necessary. Likewise, the remote control unit can be easily detachably attached to the mobile brake tester. Thus, it is possible with a remote control according to the invention several mobile brake testers, as needed by switching the telecontrol and motor unit of a brake tester to another, to use, which significantly increases the cost.

Gemäß Anspruch 3 wird für jedes von der Motoreinheit gesteuerte Bedienelement des mobilen Bremsprobegerätes vorteilhaft an der Motoreinheit mindestens ein Endschalter oder mindestens ein elektronischer Sensor zur Feststellung der Endlagen des Bedienelements angebracht. Diese Schalter signalisieren der Fernwirkeinheit die erreichte Endstellung der Bedienelemente, z.B. des Knebelgriffs, nach Durchführen eines Befehls. Die Fernwirkeinheit stoppt daraufhin den Antrieb der Motoreinheit, z.B. durch Unterbrechen der Stromzufuhr beim elektrischen Motor oder durch Abriegeln der Druckluftzufuhr beim pneumatischen Antrieb.In accordance with claim 3 , at least one limit switch or at least one electronic sensor for determining the end positions of the operating element is advantageously attached to the motor unit for each operating element of the mobile brake test device controlled by the motor unit. These switches signal to the remote control unit reached the end position of the controls, such as the toggle handle, after performing a command. The remote control unit then stops the drive of the motor unit, eg by interrupting the power supply to the electric motor or by blocking the compressed air supply to the pneumatic drive.

Handelsübliche, nichtfernsteuerbare mobile Bremsprobegeräte verfügen in der Regel nicht über elektronische Luftdruckmesser. Die Daten zur Druckluftbeauschlagung können deshalb nicht an eine entfernte Stelle übermittelt werden. Stattdessen werden visuell abzulesende Anzeigen zur Verfügung gestellt, mit deren Hilfe der Bremsprobedurchführende entscheiden kann, welchen Zustand die Bremsanlage einnimmt. Wenn der Bremsprobedurchführende sich jedoch am anderen Ende des Zuges befindet und das Anlegen oder Lösen der Bremse befehlen möchte, ist das mobile Bremsprobegerät im Allgemeinen weit von ihm entfernt.Commercially available, non-remotely controllable mobile brake testers usually do not have electronic air pressure gauge. The compressed air supply data can therefore not be transmitted to a remote location. Instead, visually readable displays are provided, with the help of the Bremsprobedurchführende can decide which state the brake system occupies. However, when the brake tester is at the other end of the train and wants to command the application or release of the brake, the mobile brake tester is generally far from it.

Anspruch 4 beschreibt, wie der Bremsprobedurchführende erfindungsgemäß trotzdem von einer korrekt gelösten bzw. angelegten Bremse ausgehen kann. Claim 4 describes how the Bremsprobedurchurchführ according to the invention can still assume a correctly released or applied brake.

Nachdem die Fernwirkeinheit vom mobilen Endgerät den Befehl "Bremsen lösen" bzw. "Bremsen anlegen" empfangen hat, startet sie die Motoreinheit zum Verstellen des zugehörigen Bedienelements. Dabei sendet sie auch unmittelbar den Zwischenstatus "Bremsen werden gelöst ..." bzw. "Bremsen werden angelegt ..." an das mobile Endgerät, was dem Anwender auch angezeigt wird. Wenn das Bedienelement seine Endlage erreicht, wird das vom zugehörigen Endschalter oder elektronischen Sensor an der Motoreinheit erfasst und an die Fernwirkeinheit übermittelt. Nun wird ausgenutzt, dass statistische Daten vorliegen, die aus dem jahrelangen Betrieb gewonnen wurden. Aus diesen Daten lässt sich ableiten, dass mit einer ausreichenden Wahrscheinlichkeit davon ausgegangen werden kann, dass nach einem bestimmten Zeitraum der Endstatus des Lösens oder des Anlegens der Bremse erreicht wurde. Die Fernwirkeinheit wartet also diesen geeigneten Zeitraum ab und sendet anschließend an das mobile Endgerät, dass der Endstatus "Bremsen wurden gelöst" bzw. "Bremsen wurden angelegt" erreicht wurde. Danach kann die Bremsprobe weitergeführt werden.After the remote control unit has received from the mobile terminal the command "release brakes" or "apply brakes", it starts the motor unit for adjusting the associated control element. At the same time, it immediately sends the intermediate status "Brakes are released ..." or "Brakes are applied ..." to the mobile device, which is also displayed to the user. When the control element reaches its end position, the associated limit switch or electronic sensor on the motor unit is detected and transmitted to the remote control unit. Now is exploited that statistical data is available, which have been obtained from years of operation. From this data it can be deduced that it can be assumed with sufficient probability that after a certain period of time the final status of releasing or applying the brake has been reached. The telecontrol unit therefore waits for this suitable period and then sends to the mobile terminal that the final status "brakes have been released" or "Brakes were applied" was achieved. Afterwards, the brake test can be continued.

Als ein geeigneter Zeitraum hat sich beispielsweise die im Einsatz des IT-Verfahrens CDD ermittelte mittlere Dauer des Bremslösevorganges erwiesen, die bei ca. 28 Sekunden liegt. Die ermittelte mittlere Dauer des Bremsanlegevorgangs liegt bei ca. 5 Sekunden.As a suitable period of time, for example, has proven the average duration of the brake release operation determined in the use of the IT method CDD, which is about 28 seconds. The determined average duration of the brake application process is approx. 5 seconds.

Für die automatische Steuerung des Vorgangs reichen eventuell die am mobilen Bremsprobegerät ursprünglich vorhandenen Luftdruckmesser und deren Anzeiger nicht aus. Es kann deshalb erforderlich werden, gemäß Anspruch 5 mindestens einen elektronischen Luftdruckmesser an die bereits vorhandenen Stellen der manuellen Druckluftmesser des mobilen Bremsprobegerätes einzubauen, dessen Messdaten zur automatischen Verarbeitung an die Fernwirkeinheit übertragen werden. Anhand dieser Daten, kann die Fernwirkeinheit den ganzen Bremsprobevorgang automatisiert steuern und überwachen. Die Messergebnisse bzw. der Status des Vorgangs können auf das mobile Endgerät übermittelt und dort angezeigt werden.For the automatic control of the process, the air pressure gauges originally available on the mobile brake tester and their indicator may not be sufficient. It may therefore be necessary, according to claim 5, to install at least one electronic air pressure gauge to the already existing locations of the manual air pressure sensor of the mobile brake testing device, the measured data of which are transmitted to the remote control unit for automatic processing. Based on this data, the remote control unit can automatically control and monitor the entire braking test process. The measurement results or the status of the process can be transmitted to the mobile terminal and displayed there.

Anspruch 6 stellt eine weitere Möglichkeit zur Bestimmung des vorhandenen Luftdrucks in der Hauptluftleitung dar. Zwischen der ausgangsseitigen (zugseitigen) Kupplung und dem anzuschließenden Druckluftschlauch wird eine Messvorrichtung eingebaut, deren Messdaten zur automatischen Verarbeitung an die Fernwirkeinheit übertragen werden. Anhand dieser Daten, kann die Fernwirkeinheit den ganzen Bremsprobevorgang automatisiert steuern und überwachen. Die Messergebnisse bzw. der Status des Vorgangs können auf das mobile Endgerät übermittelt und dort angezeigt werden. Claim 6 represents another possibility for determining the existing air pressure in the main air line. Between the output side (zugseitigen) coupling and the compressed air hose to be connected, a measuring device is installed, the measurement data is transmitted to the remote control unit for automatic processing. Based on this data, the remote control unit can automatically control and monitor the entire braking test process. The measurement results or the status of the process can be transmitted to the mobile terminal and displayed there.

In Anspruch 7 ist eine indirekte Steuerung des Bremsprobegeräts beschrieben, wobei die Motoreinheit in Form von Motoren oder Elektrospulen in das Gehäuse des Bremsprobegerätes integriert ist.In claim 7 , an indirect control of the brake tester is described, wherein the motor unit is integrated in the form of motors or electric coils in the housing of the brake tester.

Die Motoreinheit enthält mindestens einen (elektrischen oder pneumatischen) Motor bzw. Antrieb, dessen Drehmoment auf Stellelemente des Bremsprobegerätes übertragen wird.The motor unit contains at least one (electric or pneumatic) motor or drive whose torque is transmitted to control elements of the brake tester.

Anstelle des mindestens einen Motors kann aber auch mindestens eine Elektrospule in das mobile Bremsprobegerät eingebaut werden. Die elektromagnetischen Kräfte, die von der Elektrospule erzeugt werden, dienen dazu, die entsprechenden Bedienelemente oder ggf. neu einzubauende Magnetventile des Bremsprobegerätes innerhalb dessen Gehäuse zu bedienen.Instead of the at least one motor but also at least one electric coil can be installed in the mobile brake test device. The electromagnetic forces generated by the electric coil serve to cause the corresponding Operate control elements or possibly newly installed solenoid valves of the brake tester within its housing.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung ist in Anspruch 8 beschrieben. Hierbei wird ein eigener Handsender zur Fernbedienung verwendet, der nur zur Steuerung seines zugehörigen spezifischen Bremsprobegerätes verwendet werden kann. Es wird also von der Fernwirkeinheit kein aufwändiger Datentransfer via Mobilfunk zur Durchführung der Bremsprobe benötigt, weshalb sie entsprechend vereinfacht werden kann. Auch wird hier nicht die Integration in das IT-Verfahren CDD durchgeführt. Die Datenübertragung kann beispielsweise über GSM erfolgen.A further advantageous embodiment is described in claim 8 . Here, a separate remote control remote control is used, which can only be used to control its associated specific brake tester. Thus, no complex data transfer via mobile radio is required by the remote control unit to carry out the brake test, which is why it can be simplified accordingly. Also, the integration into the IT procedure CDD is not carried out here. The data transmission can take place for example via GSM.

In Anspruch 9 ist ein Verfahren zum Fernsteuern eines mobilen Bremsprobegerätes beschrieben. Das mobile Bremsprobegerät besteht dabei aus einer Fernwirkeinheit und einer Motoreinheit, wobei die Fernwirkeinheit anhand von Befehlen, die ihr von einem mobilen Kommunikationsendgerät durch eine Datenfernübertragung übermittelt werden, die Motoreinheit steuert und überwacht. Von der Motoreinheit werden gemäß den Steuerbefehlen, die von der Fernwirkeinheit an die Motoreinheit übermittelt werden, direkt oder indirekt die zur manuellen Bedienung des Bremsprobegerätes vorgesehenen Bedienelemente mithilfe von Motoren oder Elektrospulen bedient.In claim 9 , a method for remote control of a mobile brake tester is described. The mobile brake test device consists of a remote control unit and a motor unit, wherein the remote control unit controls and monitors the motor unit based on commands that are transmitted to it by a mobile communication terminal by a remote data transmission. From the motor unit, the control units provided by the remote control unit to the motor unit are directly or indirectly operated by means of motors or electric coils, directly or indirectly, for the manual operation of the brake test unit.

Dabei ist mindestens ein Endschalter oder mindestens ein elektronischer Sensor derart in die Motoreinheit integriert, dass die Fernwirkeinheit über diese feststellen kann, ob die Bedienelemente des mobilen Bremsprobegerätes ihre Endlage erreicht haben. Bei Erreichen der Endlage des zu einem Steuerbefehl gehörenden Bedienelements wird von der Fernwirkeinheit das zugehörige Stellelement der Motoreinheit abgeschaltet.In this case, at least one limit switch or at least one electronic sensor is integrated into the motor unit such that the remote control unit can determine via this whether the operating elements of the mobile brake tester have reached their end position. Upon reaching the end position of belonging to a control command element of the remote control unit, the associated control element of the motor unit is turned off.

In Anspruch 10 ist eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 9 beschrieben.In claim 10 , an advantageous embodiment of the method according to claim 9 is described.

Nachdem die Fernwirkeinheit vom mobilen Endgerät den Befehl "Bremsen lösen" bzw. "Bremsen anlegen" empfangen hat, wird von ihr an die Motoreinheit ein Befehl zum Starten des zum Verstellen des zugehörigen Bedienelements gehörenden Motors gesendet. Dabei wird von der Fernwirkeinheit auch unmittelbar der Zwischenstatus "Bremsen werden gelöst ..." bzw. "Bremsen werden angelegt ..." an das mobile Endgerät gesendet und dort angezeigt. Wenn das Bedienelement seine Endlage erreicht, wird das vom zugehörigen Endschalter erfasst und an die Fernwirkeinheit übermittelt. Aus der Auswertung statistischer Daten zur Zeitdauer des Lösens bzw. Anlegens der Bremse wird abgeleitet, nach welcher Zeitdauer mit einer geeigneten Wahrscheinlichkeit davon ausgegangen werden kann, dass der Endstatus des Lösens bzw. Anlegens der Bremse erreicht wurde. Nach Ablauf dieses geeigneten Zeitraums wird von der Fernwirkeinheit an das mobile Endgerät gesendet, dass der Endstatus "Bremsen wurden gelöst" bzw. "Bremsen wurden angelegt" erreicht wurde. Danach wird vom Bremsprobedurchführenden die Bremsprobe weitergeführt.After the remote control unit has received the command "release brakes" or "apply braking" from the mobile terminal, it is sent to the motor unit a command to start the belonging to the adjustment of the associated control motor. In this case, the intermediate control unit also immediately transmits the intermediate status "brakes are released ..." or "brakes are applied ..." to the mobile terminal and displayed there. If that Operating element reaches its end position, which is detected by the associated limit switch and transmitted to the remote control unit. From the evaluation of statistical data for the duration of release or application of the brake is derived, after which period of time with a suitable probability can be assumed that the final status of the release or application of the brake has been reached. At the end of this appropriate period, the telecontrol unit will send to the mobile terminal that the final status "brakes have been released" or "brakes have been applied" has been reached. Thereafter, the brake sample continues the brake test.

Als ein geeigneter Zeitraum hat sich beispielsweise die im jahrelangen Einsatz des CDD-Verfahrens ermittelte mittlere Dauer des Bremslösevorganges erwiesen, die bei ca. 28 Sekunden liegt. Die ermittelte mittlere Dauer des Bremsanlegevorgangs liegt bei ca. 5 Sekunden.For example, the average duration of the brake release process, which has been determined over many years using the CDD method, has proven to be a suitable period of time, which is approximately 28 seconds. The determined average duration of the brake application process is approx. 5 seconds.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von drei Ausführungsbeispielen und vier Figuren näher erläutert.

  • Fig. 1 zeigt ein mobiles Bremsprobegerät des Stands der Technik; hier ein PDR1-N (1). Am Anschluss 2 wird das Bremsprobegerät an der Eingangsseite mit Druckluft beaufschlagt. Das Anzeigegerät 4 zeigt den Luftdruck HBL an der Eingangsseite an, die Anzeige 5 den Luftdruck HL auf der Zugseite. Über den zugseitigen Anschluss 3 kann ein Zug mit Druckluft beaufschlagt werden. Die Knebelgriffe A (6) und B (7) dienen zum Steuern der Druckluft auf der Eingangs- bzw. Zugseite.
  • Fig. 2 zeigt ein Bremsprobegerät PDR1-N (1) mit Fernwirkeinheit 9 und außen angebrachter Motoreinheit 10. Mithilfe einer formschlüssigen Verbindung kann die Motoreinheit den Knebelgriff B (7) bedienen und somit die Zugseite mit Druckluft beaufschlagen, wenn über den manuell zu bedienenden Knebelgriff A (6) der eingangsseitige Absperrhahn geöffnet wurde. Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 ist mit der Motoreinheit 10 über das Kabel 12 verbunden. Dieses Kabel hat an beiden Enden jeweils einen Stecker, der in Fernwirkeinheit und Motoreinheit eingesteckt werden kann. Das mobile Endgerät 14 des IT-Verfahrens CDD (Cargo Digitale Datenkommunikation) überträgt über Mobilfunk 13 die Befehle zur Bremsprobe an die externe Mobilfunkantenne 16 der Fernwirkeinheit 9, die daraufhin die Motoreinheit 10 steuert und überwacht.
  • Fig. 3 zeigt ein Bremsprobegerät PDR1-N (1) mit Fernwirkeinheit 9 und außen nicht sichtbarer, integrierter Motoreinheit 11, die im Gehäuse des Bremsprobegerätes die zu den Knebelgriffen A (6) und B (7) gehörenden Absperrhähne bedient. Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 ist mit der Motoreinheit 11 über das Kabel 12 verbunden. Dieses Kabel hat an beiden Enden jeweils einen Stecker, der in Fernwirkeinheit und Motoreinheit eingesteckt werden kann. Das mobile Endgerät 14 des IT-Verfahrens CDD (Cargo Digitale Datenkommunikation) überträgt über Mobilfunk 13 die Befehle zur Bremsprobe an die externe Mobilfunkantenne 16 der Fernwirkeinheit 9, die daraufhin die Motoreinheit 11 steuert und überwacht. Über das Kabel 12 werden auch die Messdaten der im Bremsprobegerät zusätzlich integrierten elektronischen Luftdruckmesser 8 an die Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt.
  • Fig. 4 zeigt ein Bremsprobegerät PDR1-N (1) mit Fernwirkeinheit 9 und außen nicht sichtbarer, integrierter Motoreinheit 11, die im Gehäuse des Bremsprobegerätes 1 die zu den Knebelgriffen A (6) und B (7) gehörenden Absperrhähne bedient. Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 ist mit der Motoreinheit 11 über das Kabel 12 verbunden. Dieses Kabel hat an beiden Enden jeweils einen Stecker, der in die Fernwirkeinheit 9 und in die Motoreinheit 11 werden kann. Der spezielle Handsender 15, der nur für dieses spezifische Bremsprobegerät 1 verwendet werden kann, überträgt per Funk 13 die Befehle zur Bremsprobe an die externe Funkantenne 17 der Fernwirkeinheit 9, die daraufhin die Motoreinheit 11 steuert und überwacht. Über das Kabel 12 werden auch die Messdaten der im Bremsprobegerät 1 zusätzlich integrierten elektronischen Luftdruckmesser 8 an die Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to three exemplary embodiments and four figures.
  • Fig. 1 shows a mobile brake tester of the prior art; here a PDR1-N (1). At port 2, the brake test device is pressurized with compressed air on the input side. The display device 4 displays the air pressure HBL at the input side, the display 5 the air pressure HL on the tension side. About the zugseitigen connection 3, a train can be acted upon with compressed air. The toggle handles A (6) and B (7) are used to control the compressed air on the input or tension side.
  • Fig. 2 shows a brake tester PDR1-N (1) with remote control unit 9 and externally mounted motor unit 10. Using a positive connection, the motor unit, the toggle handle B (7) operate and thus apply pressure to the train side when using the manually operated toggle A (6 ) the input-side stopcock has been opened. The remote control unit 9 is connected to the motor unit 10 via the cable 12. This cable has a plug at both ends, which can be plugged into the remote control unit and motor unit. The mobile terminal 14 of the IT method CDD (Cargo Digital Data Communication) transmits the commands to the Brake test to the external mobile radio antenna 16 of the remote control unit 9, which then controls the motor unit 10 and monitors.
  • Fig. 3 shows a brake tester PDR1-N (1) with remote control unit 9 and externally invisible, integrated motor unit 11, which serves in the housing of the brake tester belonging to the toggle handles A (6) and B (7) shut-off valves. The remote control unit 9 is connected to the motor unit 11 via the cable 12. This cable has a plug at both ends, which can be plugged into the remote control unit and motor unit. The mobile terminal 14 of the IT method CDD (Cargo Digital Data Communication) transmits via mobile radio 13 the commands for the brake test to the external mobile radio antenna 16 of the remote control unit 9, which then controls and monitors the motor unit 11. Via the cable 12, the measured data of the electronic air pressure gauge 8, which is additionally integrated in the brake test device, is also transmitted to the telecontrol unit 9.
  • Fig. 4 shows a brake tester PDR1-N (1) with remote control unit 9 and externally invisible, integrated motor unit 11, which serves in the housing of the brake tester 1 to the toggle handles A (6) and B (7) belonging shut-off valves. The remote control unit 9 is connected to the motor unit 11 via the cable 12. This cable has at both ends in each case a plug which can be in the remote control unit 9 and in the motor unit 11. The special hand-held transmitter 15, which can be used only for this specific brake test device 1, transmits by radio 13 the commands for the brake test to the external radio antenna 17 of the remote control unit 9, which then controls and monitors the motor unit 11. The measurement data of the electronic air pressure gauge 8, which is additionally integrated in the brake test device 1, are also transmitted to the remote control unit 9 via the cable 12.

In einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel werden sowohl das mobile Endgerät als auch das Telematikmodul des IT-Verfahrens CDD (Cargo Digitale Datenkommunikation) der DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG verwendet, um die bei der DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG zahlreich vorhandenen mobilen Bremsprobegeräte vom Typ PDR1-N (Bremsprobegerät für Güterzüge) fernzusteuern. Das CDD-Telematikmodul wird erfindungsgemäß als Fernwirkeinheit 9 verwendet, wobei es so modifiziert wird, dass es zur Aktivierung/Desaktivierung sowie zur Bereitstellung von Zwischen- und Endstatus einer Bremsprobe (Füllen wird durchgeführt / Bremsen gefüllt) verwendet werden kann. Das CDD-Telematikmodul ist hinsichtlich einer elektronischen Steuerung und nicht mehr mittels serieller Schnittstelle anzupassen: das CDD-Telematikmodul hat hierbei dann nur die Aufgabe, das Ein- und Ausschalten der Motoreinheit unter Beachtung der Drehrichtung und der Endlage der Bedienelemente des mobilen Bremsprobegerätes zu steuern. Die bisherige Kommunikation mit einer SPS (Speicher-programmierbaren Steuerung) eines Bremsprobegerätes über eine TTY-Schnittstelle mittels Adapter und Verwendung des entsprechenden Protokolls entfällt. Das Telematikmodul besteht dann z.B. nur noch aus einem Modem, einer Mobilfunkantenne und einem kleinen Computer.In a first exemplary embodiment , both the mobile terminal and the telematics module of the IT method CDD (Cargo Digital Data Communication) of DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG are used to connect the numerous PDR1-N mobile brake testers (available from DB Schenker Rail Deutschland AG). Brake tester for freight trains) remotely. The CDD telematics module is used according to the invention as a telecontrol unit 9, wherein it is modified to be used for activation / deactivation, as well as providing intermediate and final statuses of a brake sample (fill done / brakes filled). The CDD telematics module has to be adapted with regard to electronic control and no longer by means of a serial interface: the CDD telematics module then only has the task of controlling the switching on and off of the motor unit, taking into account the direction of rotation and the end position of the operating elements of the mobile brake test device. The previous communication with a PLC (memory-programmable controller) of a brake tester via a TTY interface using an adapter and using the appropriate protocol is eliminated. The telematics module then consists, for example, only of a modem, a mobile radio antenna and a small computer.

Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 ist erfindungsgemäß mit einer externen Mobilfunkantenne 16 ausgestattet und besitzt Anzeigen zum Mobilfunk- und Gerätestatus sowie die Möglichkeit zur manuellen Ansteuerung des PDR1-N-Bremsprobegerätes 1. Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 ist auf das Bremsprobegerät 1 aufgesetzt und lösbar damit verbunden. Die Stromversorgung erfolgt mithilfe von Solarmodulen und Akkumulatoren, die wahlweise auch mit einem externen Ladegerät aufgeladen werden können. Das PDR1-N-Bremsprobegerät 1 besitzt zwei Knebelgriffe 6 und 7 zum Steuern der Absperrhähne. Die direkt wirkende Motoreinheit 10 wird nur auf den rechten Knebelgriff 7 formschlüssig aufgesteckt, der die zugseitige Druckluftbeaufschlagung regelt. Dabei ist die Motoreinheit 10 so konzipiert, dass keine oder nur eine geringere Verbreiterung des Bremsprobegeräts erfolgt, wenn sie auf den Knebelgriff 7 aufgesteckt ist.The remote control unit 9 is equipped according to the invention with an external mobile radio antenna 16 and has displays for mobile and device status and the ability to manually control the PDR1-N-Bremsprobegeres 1. The remote control unit 9 is placed on the brake test device 1 and releasably connected thereto. Power is supplied by means of solar modules and accumulators, which can also be charged with an external charger. The PDR1-N brake tester 1 has two handles 6 and 7 for controlling the stopcocks. The direct-acting engine unit 10 is fitted with a positive fit only on the right-hand toggle grip 7, which regulates the tension-side compressed-air admission. In this case, the motor unit 10 is designed so that no or only a smaller broadening of the brake tester takes place when it is plugged onto the handle 7.

Die Motoreinheit 10 enthält einen Elektro-Motor, der über die formschlüssige Verbindung den Knebelgriff drehen kann.The motor unit 10 includes an electric motor which can rotate the toggle handle via the positive connection.

Ein Endschalter (nicht in den Figuren dargestellt) erfasst, ob der rechte Knebelgriff 7 bzw. das auf ihn gesteckte Formteil der Motoreinheit seine beiden möglichen Endlagen erreicht hat oder nicht.A limit switch (not shown in the figures) detects whether the right toggle handle 7 or the molded part of the motor unit placed on it has reached its two possible end positions or not.

Die Motoreinheit 10 ist über ein Kabel 12 mit der Fernwirkeinheit 9 verbunden und erhält so ihre elektrische Energie und die elektrischen Signale von der Fernwirkeinheit 9.The motor unit 10 is connected via a cable 12 to the remote control unit 9 and thus receives its electrical energy and the electrical signals from the remote control unit. 9

Das mobile Endgerät 14 des CDD-Systems kann ohne Änderungen verwendet werden. Mithilfe des mobilen Endgeräts 14 werden über Mobilfunk 13 die Befehle zur gewünschten Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt. Damit kann die Bremsprobe gestartet und ihr Ablauf bis zum Ende gesteuert werden. Die Ergebnisse werden auf dem Display des mobilen Endgerätes 14 angezeigt.The mobile terminal 14 of the CDD system can be used without changes. By means of the mobile terminal 14, the commands to the desired remote control unit 9 are transmitted via mobile radio 13. This can be the brake test started and their course is controlled to the end. The results are displayed on the display of the mobile terminal 14.

Wenn im Verlauf der Bremsprobe der rechte Knebelgriff 7 gedreht werden soll, dreht die Motoreinheit 10 den Knebelgriff 7 in die entsprechende Stellung, wodurch zugseitig die Druckluft entweder anliegt oder abgestellt wird.If the right toggle handle 7 is to be rotated in the course of the brake test, the motor unit 10 rotates the toggle handle 7 in the corresponding position, whereby zugseitig the compressed air either rests or is turned off.

Zum Lösen der Bremse muss die Bremse mit Druckluft beaufschlagt werden. Der Bremsprobedurchführende gibt diesen Befehl mithilfe seines mobilen Endgeräts 14 an die Fernwirkeinheit 9. Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt an die Motoreinheit 10 den Befehl, den zugseitigen Knebelgriff 7 auf "offen" zu stellen, so dass die Bremse mit Druckluft beaufschlagt wird. Gleichzeitig sendet sie an das mobile Endgerät 14 den Status "Bremsen werden gelöst", der dort angezeigt wird. Erst wenn mit hinreichend hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit davon ausgegangen werden kann, dass der Druck im Bremssystem hoch genug ist, um alle Bremsen zu lösen, kann der Bremsprobedurchführende den tatsächlichen Bremsenzustand überprüfen. Aus der statistischen Auswertung früherer Daten zur Dauer des Bremslösevorgangs im IT-Verfahren CDD ergibt sich ein mittlerer Wert von ca. 28 Sekunden. Dieser Wert wurde als geeignete Zeitdauer zum Lösen der Bremse in die Steuerung der Fernwirkeinheit 9 übernommen. 28 Sekunden nach Öffnen des zugseitigen Knebelgriffs 7 wird daher von der Fernwirkeinheit 9 die Statusmeldung "Bremsen wurden gelöst" an das mobile Endgerät 14 gesendet. Der Bremsprobedurchführende kann nun mit der Überprüfung der Bremse auf korrektes Lösen beginnen.To release the brake, the brake must be pressurized with compressed air. The Bremsprobedurchführender gives this command by means of his mobile terminal 14 to the remote control unit 9. The remote control unit 9 transmits to the motor unit 10, the command to set the tension-side toggle handle 7 to "open", so that the brake is acted upon with compressed air. At the same time it sends to the mobile terminal 14 the status "brakes are released", which is displayed there. Only when it can be reasonably assumed that the pressure in the brake system is high enough to release all the brakes can the brake sample runer check the actual brake condition. From the statistical evaluation of previous data on the duration of the brake release process in the IT method CDD results in a mean value of about 28 seconds. This value was adopted as a suitable time for releasing the brake in the control of the remote control unit 9. 28 seconds after opening the tension-side toggle handle 7, the status message "brakes have been released" is therefore sent to the mobile terminal 14 by the remote control unit 9. The brake tester can now start to check the brake for correct release.

Zum Anlegen der Bremse muss der Bremsdruck reduziert werden. Der Bremsprobedurchführende gibt diesen Befehl mithilfe seines mobilen Endgeräts 14 an die Fernwirkeinheit 9. Die Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt an die Motoreinheit 10 den Befehl, den zugseitigen Knebelgriff 7 auf "geschlossen" zu stellen, so dass der Bremsdruck in der Hauptleitung reduziert wird. Gleichzeitig sendet sie an das mobile Endgerät 14 den Status "Bremsen werden angelegt", der dort angezeigt wird. Erst wenn mit hinreichend hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit davon ausgegangen werden kann, dass der Druck im Bremssystem niedrig genug ist, um alle Bremsen anzulegen, kann der Bremsprobedurchführende den tatsächlichen Bremsenzustand überprüfen. Aus der statistischen Auswertung früherer Daten zur Dauer des Bremsanlegevorgangs im IT-Verfahren CDD ergibt sich ein mittlerer Wert von ca. 5 Sekunden. Dieser Wert wurde als geeignete Zeitdauer zum Anlegen der Bremse in die Steuerung der Fernwirkeinheit 9 übernommen. 5 Sekunden nach Schließen des zugseitigen Knebelgriffs 7 wird daher von der Fernwirkeinheit 9 die Statusmeldung "Bremsen wurden angelegt" an das mobile Endgerät 14 gesendet. Der Bremsprobedurchführende kann nun mit der Überprüfung der Bremse auf korrektes Anlegen beginnen.To apply the brake, the brake pressure must be reduced. The driver carries out this command by means of his mobile terminal 14 to the remote control unit 9. The remote control unit 9 transmits to the motor unit 10 the command to set the pull-side toggle handle 7 to "closed", so that the brake pressure in the main line is reduced. At the same time it sends to the mobile terminal 14 the status "brakes are applied", which is displayed there. Only when it can be reasonably assumed that the pressure in the brake system is low enough to apply all the brakes can the brake sample runer check the actual brake condition. From the statistical evaluation of earlier data on the duration of the brake application process in the IT method CDD results in a mean value of about 5 seconds. This value was adopted as a suitable time for applying the brake in the control of the remote control unit 9. 5 seconds after closing the tension-side toggle handle 7 is therefore of the Remote control unit 9, the status message "brakes have been created" sent to the mobile terminal 14. The brake tester can now start to check the brake for correct application.

Nach Beendigung der Bremsprobe kann die Vorrichtung einfach von dem Bremsprobegerät 1 gelöst und zum nächsten Einsatzort gebracht werden.After completion of the brake test, the device can be easily solved by the brake tester 1 and brought to the next site.

In ähnlicher Weise kann auch ein Bremsprobegerät vom Typ PDR1-N1 (Bremsprobegerät für Reisezugwagen) in dargestellter Vorgehensweise funkferngesteuert werden. Hierbei ist zu beachten, dass ein PDR1-N1 Bremsprobegerät - anders als ein PDR1-N Bremsprobegerät - drei Bedienelemente hat.Similarly, a PDR1-N1 brake tester (passenger coach brake sampler) may be radio-controlled in the illustrated manner. It should be noted that a PDR1-N1 brake tester - unlike a PDR1-N brake tester - has three controls.

Allgemein können die in der Patentschrift beschriebenen Vorrichtungen und Verfahren für alle mobilen Bremsprobegeräte eingesetzt werden, die über manuelle Bedienelemente verfügen, die direkt oder indirekt bedient werden können.In general, the devices and methods described in the patent can be used for all mobile brake testers that have manual controls that can be operated directly or indirectly.

In einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel wird die indirekt wirkende Motoreinheit 11 in ein Bremsprobegerät PDR1-N (1) integriert. Zwei Motoren, jeweils einer für jeden Knebelgriff (6 und 7), sind - von außen nicht mehr erkennbar - so in das Bremsprobegerät eingebaut, dass sie innerhalb des Gehäuses die Absperrhähne bedienen. Weiterhin ist ein elektronischer Luftdruckmesser 8 auf der Ausgangsseite (zugseitig) in das PDR1-N integriert. Die Fernwirkeinheit ist über ein Kabel 12 mit einer Steckverbindung mit dem Bremsprobegerät 1 verbunden. Über das Kabel 12 werden nun auch die Messergebnisse der elektronischen Luftdruckmesser 8 an die Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt.In a second embodiment , the indirectly acting engine unit 11 is integrated into a brake testing device PDR1-N (1). Two motors, one for each toggle handle (6 and 7), are - not recognizable from the outside - so installed in the brake tester that they operate the shut-off valves within the housing. Furthermore, an electronic air pressure gauge 8 on the output side (zugseitig) is integrated into the PDR1-N. The remote control unit is connected via a cable 12 with a plug connection to the brake test device 1. Via the cable 12, the measurement results of the electronic air pressure gauge 8 are now transmitted to the remote control unit 9.

Aufgrund dieser erweiterten Funktionalität kann die bereits bekannte, im CDD-Verfahren verwendete Definition von Zwischen- und Endstatus einer Bremsprobe verwendet werden.Due to this extended functionality, the already known definition of intermediate and final status of a brake sample used in the CDD method can be used.

Ansonsten ist die Fernwirkeinheit 9 aufgebaut wie in Ausführungsbeispiel 1.Otherwise, the remote control unit 9 is constructed as in Embodiment 1.

Das mobile Endgerät 14 des CDD-Systems kann ohne Änderungen verwendet werden. Mithilfe des mobilen Endgeräts 14 werden über Mobilfunk 13 die Befehle zur gewünschten Fernwirkeinheit 9 übermittelt. Damit kann die Bremsprobe gestartet und ihr Ablauf bis zum Ende gesteuert werden. Die Ergebnisse werden auf dem Display des mobilen Endgerätes angezeigt.The mobile terminal 14 of the CDD system can be used without changes. By means of the mobile terminal 14, the commands to the desired remote control unit 9 are transmitted via mobile radio 13. This allows the brake test to be started and its sequence to be controlled to the end. The results are displayed on the display of the mobile device.

Wenn im Verlauf der Bremsprobe die Absperrhähne bedient werden sollen, stellen die Motoren der Motoreinheit 11 im Bremsprobegerät die entsprechenden Zustände ein, wodurch zugseitig die Druckluft entweder anliegt oder abgestellt wird.If the shut-off valves are to be operated during the brake test, the motors of the engine unit 11 in the brake tester set the corresponding States, whereby Zugseitig the compressed air is either applied or turned off.

Nach Beendigung der Bremsprobe kann die Fernwirkeinheit 9 von dem Bremsprobegerät 1 gelöst und zum nächsten mit einer passenden Motoreinheit 11 versehenen Bremsprobegerät gebracht werden.After completion of the brake test, the remote control unit 9 can be released from the brake tester 1 and brought to the next equipped with a suitable motor unit 11 brake tester.

In einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel wird eine spezielle Fernwirkeinheit 9 verwendet, die nur von einem definierten Handsender 15 funkferngesteuert werden kann. Die technischen Anforderungen an die Datenübertragung fallen dadurch anspruchsloser aus. Anstelle der Mobilfunkantenne ist eine Funkantenne 17 an der Fernwirkeinheit 9 angebracht. Ansonsten ist die Fernwirkeinheit 9 wie auch die Motoreinheit 11 aufgebaut wie im zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel.In a third embodiment , a special remote control unit 9 is used, which can be remotely controlled only by a defined remote control transmitter 15. The technical requirements for data transmission are thereby made less demanding. Instead of the mobile radio antenna, a radio antenna 17 is attached to the remote control unit 9. Otherwise, the remote control unit 9 as well as the motor unit 11 is constructed as in the second embodiment.

Die Erfindung kann auch mit Motoreinheiten versehen werden, die Schalter oder Griffe beliebiger Art betätigen können. Generell werden mit der Erfindung allgemein Bedienelemente erfasst, die zur manuellen Bedienung eines Bremsprobegerätes geeignet sind.The invention can also be provided with motor units that can operate switches or handles of any kind. Generally, the invention generally controls detected that are suitable for manual operation of a brake tester.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

  1. 1. Mobiles Bremsprobegerät, z.B. PDR1-N1. Mobile Brake Tester, e.g. PDR1-N
  2. 2. Luftkupplung für HBL-Versorgung, eingangsseitig2. Air coupling for HBL supply, input side
  3. 3. Luftkupplung für HL-Leitung, zugseitig3. Air coupling for HL line, zugseitig
  4. 4. HBL-Druckmesser4. HBL pressure gauge
  5. 5. HL-Druckmesser5. HL pressure gauge
  6. 6. Knebelgriff für Absperrhahn A6. Knob handle for stopcock A
  7. 7. Knebelgriff für Absperrhahn B7. T-handle for stopcock B
  8. 8. elektronischer Drucksensor, hier mit analoger Anzeige8. electronic pressure sensor, here with analog display
  9. 9. Fernwirkeinheit9. Remote control unit
  10. 10. Motoreinheit mit formschlüssiger Verbindung zu Knebelgriff10. Motor unit with positive connection to toggle handle
  11. 11. Motoreinheit (nicht sichtbar) im Gehäuse11. Motor unit (not visible) in the housing
  12. 12. Verbindungskabel mit Steckverbinder oder Kupplung12. Connecting cable with connector or coupling
  13. 13. Datenfernübertragung, z.B. Mobilfunk oder Funk13. Remote data transmission, e.g. Mobile or wireless
  14. 14. Mobiles Endgerät des CDD-Verfahrens14. Mobile terminal of the CDD method
  15. 15. spezifischer Handsender zur Funkfernsteuerung15. specific remote control transmitter
  16. 16. externe Mobilfunkantenne16. external mobile radio antenna
  17. 17. externe Funkantenne17. external radio antenna

Claims (10)

  1. A device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1, consisting of a remote control unit 9 and a motor unit 10 or 11, wherein the remote control unit 9 controls and monitors the motor unit 10 or 11 based on commands that are transmitted to the remote control unit from a mobile communication terminal 14 or 15 in the form of a remote data transmission 13, characterized in that the motor unit directly 10 or indirectly 11 operates the control elements 6 and/or 7 provided for manually operating the brake testing apparatus.
  2. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to Claim 1, wherein the motor unit 10 is mounted on the brake testing apparatus 1 from outside in such a way that at least one of the control elements 6, 7 for manually actuating the brake testing apparatus 1 is encompassed with a positive fit such that the directly acting motor unit 10 operates the at least one control element 6 or 7 in the same fashion as it would otherwise be operated manually.
  3. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one limit switch and/or at least one electronic sensor are arranged on the motor unit 10 or 11 in such a way that the remote control unit 9 can determine with the aid of this limit switch and/or electronic sensor whether the control elements 6 and/or 7 of the mobile brake testing apparatus 1 have reached their final position, and wherein the corresponding actuating element of the motor unit 10 or 11 is switched off by the remote control unit 9 when the final position of a control element affiliated with a control command is reached.
  4. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to Claim 3, wherein
    - the remote control unit 9 starts the corresponding actuating element for adjusting the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 in the motor unit after the remote control unit 9 has received the command "release brakes" and immediately transmits the intermediate status "brakes are being released..." to the mobile terminal 14, and wherein the remote control unit 9 waits for a suitable period of time after a limit switch of the motor unit 10 or 11 on the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 of the brake testing apparatus 1 has signaled that the control element 6 and/or 7 has reached the required end position and subsequently transmits to the mobile terminal 14 that the final status "brakes were released" has been reached,
    and/or
    - the remote control unit 9 starts the corresponding actuating element for adjusting the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 in the motor unit after the remote control unit 9 has received the command "apply brakes" and immediately transmits the intermediate status "brakes are being applied..." to the mobile terminal 14, and wherein the remote control unit 9 waits for a suitable period of time after a limit switch of the motor unit 10 or 11 on the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 of the brake testing apparatus 1 has signaled that the control element 6 and/or 7 has reached the required end position and subsequently transmits to the mobile terminal 14 that the final status "brakes were applied" has been reached.
  5. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one electronic air pressure gauge 8 replaces the manual air pressure gauges 4 and 5 of the mobile brake testing apparatus 1.
  6. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a measuring device is installed between the coupling 3 on the output side (driving side) and the compressed air hose to be connected and transmits its measuring data to the remote control unit 9 for automated processing.
  7. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the indirectly acting motor unit 11 is integrated into the housing of the brake testing apparatus 1 in the form of motors or electric coils.
  8. The device for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the remote control is realized via radio by means of a hand-held transmitter 15 specific to the brake testing apparatus.
  9. A method for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1, consisting of a remote control unit 9 and a motor unit 10 or 11, wherein the remote control unit 9 controls and monitors the motor unit 10 or 11 based on commands that are transmitted to the remote control unit from a mobile communication terminal 14 or 15 in the form of a remote data transmission, characterized in that the motor unit directly 10 or indirectly 11 operates the control elements 6 and/or 7 provided for manually operating the brake testing apparatus, in that at least one limit switch and/or at least one electronic sensor are arranged on the motor unit 10 or 11 in such a way that the remote control unit 9 can determine with the aid of this limit switch and/or electronic sensor whether the control elements 6 and/or 7 of the mobile brake testing apparatus 1 have reached their final position, and in that the corresponding actuating element of the motor unit is switched off by the remote control unit 9 when the final position of the control element 6 and/or 7 affiliated with a control command is reached.
  10. The method for remotely controlling a manually operable mobile brake testing apparatus 1 according to Claim 9, wherein
    - the remote control unit 9 starts the motor for adjusting the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 in the motor unit 10 or 11 after the remote control unit 9 has received the command "release brakes," which was transmitted to the remote control unit 9 on the brake testing apparatus 1 from a mobile terminal 14 or 15, and the remote control unit 9 immediately transmits the intermediate status "brakes are being released..." to the mobile terminal 14 or 15, and wherein a suitable period of time elapses after the limit switch has signaled that the actuator of the motor unit 10 or 11 has turned the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 into the required end position and the remote control unit 9 subsequently transmits to the mobile terminal 14 or 15 that the final status "brakes were released" has been reached,
    - the remote control unit 9 starts the corresponding actuating element for adjusting the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 in the motor unit 10 or 11 after the remote control unit 9 has received the command "apply brakes" and immediately transmits the intermediate status "brakes are being applied..." to the mobile terminal 14 or 15, and wherein the remote control unit 9 waits for a suitable period of time after a limit switch of the motor unit 10 or 11 on the corresponding control element 6 and/or 7 of the brake testing apparatus 1 has signaled that the control element 6 and/or 7 has reached the required end position and subsequently transmits to the mobile terminal 14 or 15 that the final status "brakes were applied" has been reached.
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